Spiced Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Drizzle
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Spiced Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Drizzle is a stunning and flavorful dish featuring golden, caramelized cauliflower florets tossed in warm spices. Finished with a tangy, creamy tahini sauce, this recipe makes a perfect vegan appetizer, snack, or side that’s packed with nutrition, color, and satisfying flavor. It’s easy, healthy, and sure to impress.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
160 kcal
Spiced Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Drizzle is a vibrant and delicious plant-based dish, perfect as an appetizer, side, or even a main course. Fresh cauliflower florets are tossed with a flavorful blend of ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, then roasted until golden and tender. The roasting process gives the cauliflower a beautiful caramelized flavor and crisp edges. Once roasted, the hot cauliflower is generously drizzled with a creamy tahini sauce infused with lemon juice and garlic, adding tanginess and depth. Garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this dish is beautiful to serve and full of rich, earthy, and zesty flavors. Ideal for anyone seeking a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that doesn't compromise on taste or texture, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Servings
- 1 medium head Cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 small clove Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Water (to thin tahini)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden and crisp at the edges.
5. While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the tahini sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons water. Add more water as needed until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
6. Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving platter. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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Anthony Bourdain
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